Wayne Rooney scores 35-yard golazo off free kick as he continues his dominant return to form in MLS

Wayne Rooney has turned his new team's season around and now has D.C. United on the verge of a spot in the playoffs.
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Wayne Rooney's move to MLS is going about as well as he could have hoped.

On Wednesday night, Rooney struck one of the best goals you'll see all year — a free kick firecracker from 35 yards out.

The goal proved enough to get the win for D.C. United, who thanks to Rooney's newfound form, are just one win away from clinching a spot in the playoffs.

Wayne Rooney's MLS renaissance has been something to behold.

After his meteoric rise to become one of the biggest stars in soccer with his play at Manchester United, Rooney's career reached a point where he was looking for a second act. At 32 years old, his appearances and goals dropped off significantly over his past few seasons in the Premier League.